Spinach and Tuna Stuffed Shells Pasta Casserole
Spinach and tuna stuffed shells pasta casserole is a delightful dinner idea that is packed with flavor and protein!
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 jumbo pasta shells cooked to al dente according to the instructions on the package
For the filling
- 5 ounce (142 g) canned tuna in olive oil no need to drain, see notes
- 6 ounces (170 g) frozen chopped spinach thawed and excess liquid squeezed out and drained
- ½ cup (123 g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the bechamel sauce
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¾ cup (178 ml) whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt to taste
For the topping
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C)
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the filling then set aside.5 ounce canned tuna in olive oil, 6 ounces frozen chopped spinach, 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, Salt and pepper
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat then whisk in flour and cook for 30-45 seconds to cook off any raw flour taste. Carefully add in milk, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps. Add the nutmeg and salt, to taste. Let mixture thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, Salt
- Add about 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce to the bottom of an oven-safe casserole dish and spread in a thin, even layer.
- Using a spoon, fill the pasta shells with filling and continue until all the filling has been used. Place into the casserole dish.10 jumbo pasta shells cooked to al dente according to the instructions on the package
- Pour the rest of the bechamel sauce on top of the shells.
- In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for the topping then sprinkle evenly on top of the pasta shells.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pasta is cooked through and the topping is browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 944 kcal | Carbohydrates: 87 g | Protein: 51 g | Fat: 46 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g
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